Stockton, CA. – One person was taken to the hospital after being injured in a two-car accident in Stockton on Monday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 12:46 p.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway near Eighth Street.
A tan-colored sedan sideswiped a semi-truck in unclear circumstances. The impact of the collision caused the sedan to flip onto its side.
One person suffered minor injuries in the accident and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County and is the most populated city with so many busy roadways. It's no wonder the city records a huge number of traffic accidents each year and ranks as one of the dangerous cities in California. In 2022, Stockton saw 2096 fatalities and injuries due to traffic accidents, according to data from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Of these victims, 64 were motorcyclists, 89 bicyclists, and 138 were pedestrians. Nearly 21% of all traffic-related injuries were caused by speed, and 12% were DUI-related. Some of the dangerous roads in Stockton have been identified as Pacific Avenue, Hammer Lane, and West Lane. The statistics by OTS highlight the need for more enforcement to caution motorists and keep the roads safer.
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